Our Noble Work
By Lynn, on December 9th, 2008
“It’s a strange thing, but somehow we expect more of girls than of boys. It is the sisters and wives and mothers, you know, Caddie, who keep the world sweet and beautiful.”
“What a rough world it would be if there were only men and boys in it, doing things in their rough way! A woman’s task is to teach them gentleness and courtesy and love and kindness. It’s a big task, too, Caddie–harder than cutting trees or building mills or damming rivers. It takes nerve and courage and patience, but good women have those things. They have them just as much as the men who build bridges and carve roads through the wilderness. A woman’s work is something fine and noble to grow up to, and it is just as important as a man’s. But no man could ever do it so well.”
Mr. Woodlawn speaking to his daughter, Caddie, from Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink.
I don’t know if I’ve ever read of a woman’s calling described so beautifully. We finished Caddie Woodlawn last night, and it was such a lovely book. It’s a book packed full of life lessons, opportunity to discuss history–both good and bad, and tangents that one could follow to a full heart’s content building a fabulous unit study.
Happy Reading.
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About Lynn
I am the mother of four delightful children: a 23-year-old son, a 20-year-old son, a 17-year-old son, and a bright and bubbly 13-year-old daughter. I share an apartment home with my 17-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. My little home on the internet is called Rose Cottage because of my love for gardening, roses, and all things romantic and Victorian. Welcome.
I'm a North Carolina girl and I love sharing North Carolina links and information. I do medical transcription from home. My hobbies include making sweet little dolls from clay who are named and have their own stories to tell. I also make old-fashioned brooches. These are for sale in my Etsy shop.
For 13 years continuously, I homeschooled some or all of our four children, but the time came that our homeschool had to be closed. It was the end of a beautiful chapter in my life. I will always be a strong supporter of homeschooling and I will continue to review books and maintain my homeschool website, The Healthy Homeschool. The Players
Lil Ol' Me
Son Daniel, 23
Son, Big Joe, 20
Son, John, 17
Daughter, Michaela, 13
Annie Fatso Beagle
My Symphony
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
William Henry Channing
1810-1884
What You Do Sow a thought, reap an action.
Sow an action, reap a habit.
Sow a habit, reap a character.
Sow a character, reap a destiny.
Contact Me 
I would  for you to leave a comment, but you can also e-mail me at lynn AT thehealthyhomeschool.com
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Hi! I just found your blog through Joy’s and it is wonderful! I have marked it to come back tonight after the kids are in bed to read more. I also have 4 children,homeschool, and live in a 1933 farmhouse!
How did you know I needed to read this today?
Oh my! The truth in this!
I have this on our to read list. I’m excited to hear that it is so good! Thanks for sharing Lynn.
I love this, Lynn!
Isn’t that the truth. I love being a SAHM and all the “work” that comes with it. It’s good for my soul!
Hugs,
Robin
Thank you for this post. It is true and I hope it is something we don’t forget. I love the birds at the top of your blog too.
Because your Blog is so Fabulous a little reward ..stop by my place to pick it up
we, too, loved caddie! and what a wonderful quote. you might be interested in knowing that the author wrote a sequel to caddie woodlawn called magical melons. i stumbled upon it at a library sale the other day.
the world sure would be a different place with out woman! holy cow could only imagine!
i am very interested in reading the book now..thanks…
your profile paints such a picturesque life!